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  • Zoran Corporation Adds Frame Rate Conversion Technology Through Acquisition of Let It Wave

    Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN) todayannounced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Let It Wave, afabless semiconductor company based in Paris, France. Let It Wave deliversaward winning and patent-pending technology for video Frame Rate Conversionand image enhancement capabilities for flat panel televisions and otherconsumer electronics products. The need...

    Articles 2008-06-04

  • Court Authorizes Sharper Image to Complete Sale

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Sharper Image Corporation (the "Company") (Pink Sheets:SHRPQ),announced today that on May 29, 2008, the Company entered into a revised Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Revised Asset Purchase Agreement") with a joint venture of Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC, GB Brands, LLC, Hilco Merchant Resources, LLC, and Hilco Consumer...

    Articles 2008-06-03

  • Hilco Consumer Capital, L.P., Gordon Brothers Brands, LLC and Bluestar Alliance Announce Court Approval to Purchase The Sharper Image Brand

    NEW YORK, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint venture led by Hilco Consumer Capital, L.P. ("HCC"), Gordon Brothers Brands, LLC ("GBB"), and Bluestar Alliance ("Bluestar"), in partnership with Windsong Brands, LLC and Crystal Capital, today announced court approval to purchase The Sharper Image brand and other intellectual property. ...

    Articles 2008-06-02

  • Sharper Image® Store Closing Sale Now Underway at All Locations

    20% To 40% Discounts Offered on All Merchandise, Just in Time for Father's Day NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Store closing sales have just begun at all 86 Sharper Image([R]) stores as part of a major transformation of the Sharper Image brand. Over $50 million of inventory is being sold....

    Articles 2008-06-01

  • Brookstone's Gift Card Exchange Continues to Help Consumers Affected by Sharper Image Bankruptcy

    MERRIMACK, N.H., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty retailer Brookstone announced today that it would continue converting Sharper Image gift cards into instant 25 percent savings on Brookstone store purchases, even as the Sharper Image bankruptcy enters its final stages today. Since February, Brookstone has saved customers an...

    Articles 2008-05-28

  • Most Powerful Compact Battery Backup for iPhone and iPod Introduced by RichardSolo®

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Richard Thalheimer, the creator and founder of The Sharper Image, is now introducing innovative products at his new online company, RichardSolo.com. His first creation is a new rechargeable, compact backup battery for the iPhone and iPod. The RichardSolo Smart Backup Battery is the most powerful...

    Articles 2008-05-20

  • Court Authorizes Sharper Image to Move Forward with Sale

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Sharper Image Corporation (the "Company") (Pink Sheets:SHRPQ), announced today that on May 14, 2008 the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") approved procedures in connection with a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company at an auction...

    Articles 2008-05-16

  • bioMETRX, Inc. Announces Former Sequiam Executives Join Company

    JERICHO, N.Y., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- bioMETRX, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BMRX) announced today that several key executives from the former Sequiam Corporation will be working with the company in various roles. Most significantly, former CEO Chris Barrow and former Chief Biometric Officer and President Kevin Henderson...

    Articles 2008-05-14

  • Hilco Consumer Capital, L.P. and GB Brands, LLC win stalking horse bid for The Sharper Image

    TORONTO, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint venture led by Hilco Consumer Capital, L.P. ("HCC") and GB Brands, LLC ("GBB"), in partnership with Windsong Brands, LLC and Crystal Capital, announced today that it was approved as the stalking horse bidder for certain assets of The Sharper Image Corporation. ...

    Articles 2008-05-14

  • Video: Pioneering Product Lets Music Lovers Become Musicians

    The beamzTM debuts online and at Sharper Image stores SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering invention that allows people to make music by interacting with light and sound is making its worldwide debut. Created by accomplished musician and songwriter Jerry Riopelle, the beamzTM music system...

    Articles 2008-04-24

  • The Sharper Image Hits a High Note, Introduces beamz: Laser Light and Sound Musical Instrument

    beamz'[TM] Technology Connects With Those Who Love Music, Inspiring Them to Create Their Own Original Performances SAN FRANCISCO -- Proving once again that innovation is the foundation of its business, Sharper Image Corporation (Pink Sheets:SHRPQ) today announced the exclusive introduction of the beamz[TM], a sound and laser light...

    Articles 2008-04-24

  • Playing Beamz is addictive fun -- but not $600 worth of fun

    Perhaps it's fitting given the prelaunch disdain shown the Beamz laser music system that this offbeat music contraption is being sold exclusively at Sharper Image. The specialty retailer recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. An editor at tech blog Gizmodo called the Web infomercial heralding the Beamz...

    Articles 2008-04-24

  • Sharper Image Corporation Announces Intent to Pursue Sale of the Company and its Assets

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Sharper Image Corporation (the "Company") (Pink Sheets:SHRPQ), announced today it has elected to pursue a sale of its business and assets pursuant to the provisions of the bankruptcy code and will solicit indications of interest from potential acquirers. Persons interested in acquiring all or part of the...

    Articles 2008-04-23

  • Cooley Selected to Advise in Several Major Retail Bankruptcies

    CooleyGodward Kronish announced today that the Firm's Bankruptcy andRestructuring group has been selected as committee counsel in several majorretail insolvencies in recent months. Led by Partner Larry Gottlieb, thegroup is representing creditors' committees for retailers including TheSharper Image, CompUSA, Lillian Vernon, Harvey Electronics, The DomainCompany, Wickes, Hancock Fabrics,...

    Articles 2008-04-21

  • Questionable

    A recent story about the Department of Veterans Affairs suggests the department may need to root out a few bad apples in its work force. The Associated Press reported that VA employees used their government-issued credit cards to purchase items at pricey retail establishments and pay for...

    Articles 2008-04-10

Sharper Image Corp. Company Info

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Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores: 451120